Peanut Butter Jelly Rice Krispies

peanut butter jelly rice krispie treats layered with strawberry jelly on a spatula held in the air

Peanut Butter Jelly Rice Krispies

Peanut butter jelly rice krispies are a fun twist on classic treats and made in minutes! These easy no-bake dessert bars are soft, chewy, and packed with PB&J flavor.

Prep Time10

Cool Time30

Total Time40

Servings:

Calories: 334kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
½ cup salted butter
3 cups mini marshmallows
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 ½ cups strawberry jelly grape, raspberry, or mixed berry jam or jelly all work well

Instructions

Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir frequently until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Press half of the cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread the strawberry jelly evenly over the top, then carefully press the remaining cereal mixture over the jelly layer.
Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Slice into squares, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Use fresh marshmallows: Creates softer, gooier texture
Add peanut butter off heat: Prevents separation
Press mixture gently: Keeps bars soft instead of dense
Warm jelly slightly to layer: Makes spreading easier
Layer evenly: Ensures balanced PB&J flavor
Use parchment paper: Makes removal clean and easy. There is plenty of butter in the Rice Krispie treats, so they shouldn’t stick to the pan but we like to coat it just to be safe.
Use Mini Marshmallows: They're easier to measure out and will melt down faster than regular sized marshmallows.
Let bars cool fully: Helps layers set properly. This will ensure you have clean cuts and your bars don’t start to collapse when you remove them from the pan.
Store at room temperature: Keeps bars chewy and soft. You can store these bars on the counter for up to a week. Keep them in an airtight container to keep them from going stale.
Use low heat: Prevents butter and marshmallows from burning.

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